Setting Up Shop

The weak economy has taught us all some serious lessons about what customers are really looking for. These lessons have demanded some serious adjustments in how we do business-the way we evaluate our business, the way we market our business, and the way we conduct our business. And, of course, everything costs a lot more money. Retail is failing left and right, and anybody that isn't a chain retailer has twice as much of a challenge ahead of them in terms of attracting and keeping business. Especially since the retail slump isn't entirely about the economy-it's also about the internet. Retailers have got to work harder than ever to compete with the in-home shopping experience.